The Evan Bray Show
The Voice of Saskatchewan. Evan Bray discusses the latest stories about Saskatchewan with Saskatchewan listeners. Heard from 8:30am - 12:30pm on 650 CKOM & 980 CJME.
Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener: brains, bragging rights and prizes
You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It's time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel -- your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart…
Mr. Speaker on Decorum in the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly
To wrap up our discussion this week on decorum during the Legislative Assembly, is Todd Goudy, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. Last week, he gave verbal warnings to Ministers on both sides of the floor due to increased heckling, interruptions and even name-calling. He joins the show to…
Vimy Ridge Anniversary: Why It Still Matters
Tomorrow marks 109 years since the Canadian Corps attacked Vimy Ridge, marking the first time all four Canadian divisions fought together as a cohesive unit. Nearly 3,600 Canadian soldiers died and about 7,000 were wounded. General Rick Hillier, former Canadian Chief of the Defence Staff, joins the show ahead of…
Open Lines with Evan: Calls, Questions and Conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Safety Concerns in Saskatoon’s Riversdale: What Needs to Change?
The Riversdale Business Improvement District has been increasingly vocal about community safety concerns, saying crime, disorder, and a lack of coordinated support are hurting businesses, workers, and residents in the neighbourhood. They have stressed that while Riversdale needs compassionate solutions for vulnerable people, those efforts must be paired with clear…
U.S.–Iran Two-Week Ceasefire: Deal or Delay?
Tensions are surging after Donald Trump warned yesterday that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil shipments. Iran has withdrawn from negotiations as U.S. and Israeli strikes intensify, raising fears of civilian casualties and a wider…
Trump's Dangerous Deadline: The Latest in Iran
Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran's civilian infrastructure, like power plants and bridges, tonight if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz. Samira Mohyeddin, Toronto-based Iranian-Canadian journalist and broadcaster at On The Line Media, joins us again for a discussion on the latest developments in this conflict and what…
Waiting for a Second Chance: Canada’s Organ Donation Gap
Green Shirt Day reminds us about the importance of organ donation. Thousands of Canadians are waiting for life-saving transplants, and the need continues to grow. Lindy Brown, Donor Coordinator with the Saskatchewan Organ and Tissue Donation Program and Kim Berscheid, with the SaskTransplant Program, join the show to explain the…
Justice for Youth: Protection, Punishment, Prevention
The Round Table of Justice – This is a segment where we invite experts in the law to pull up a seat and discuss the week’s biggest crime and justice stories. In today’s Round Table of Justice, Evan is joined by Lisa Frei, TRiP Coordinator, Cst. Janet Klemp, Intake &…
Open Lines with Evan: Calls, Questions and Conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Upholding Order: The Role of Decorum in Debate
Nicole Sauer, Saskatchewan NDP's House Leader, joins the show to continue our conversation about decorum and the rules of the Legislative Assembly following a warning given to MLAs from the House Speaker about increased heckling, interruptions and even name-calling.
A Gift After Tragedy: The Story Behind Green Shirt Day
Today is Green Shirt Day, which falls one day after the eighth-year anniversary of the Humboldt Bus Crash. The anniversary is a sombre one for parents like Toby Boulet, who lost his son, Logan, in the crash. Logan's gift with his passing came in the form of saving six lives…
A New Era for Animal Welfare in Saskatchewan
Animal welfare has a new agency and top dog in the province. The Saskatchewan Animal Enforcement Agency Chief, Lavan Thirukketheesawaranathan, join the show to share what you need to know about the agency and how it plans to collaborate with communities, animal shelters, rescues and policing to provide the best…
A Strong Start: The Impact of Full-Day Kindergarten for Saskatchewan Kids
A study out of the University of Toronto shows Saskatchewan students who participated in full-time kindergarten had significantly stronger literacy skills compared to those who didn't. Zeba Ahmad, CEO, Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation and Wayne Brownlee, philanthropist, former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Nutrien/PotashCorp, are trying to…
Agriculture and Mental Health: Meeting the Need
Saskatchewan’s Farm Stress Line is now being managed by the SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network, offering producers and farm workers 24/7 access to confidential support from counsellors trained in agriculture. To talk about this transition, Evan is joined by Cynthia Beck, Registered Psychologist and Co-Director of Saskagmatters.
Open Lines with Evan: Calls, Questions and Conversations
Plans for Saskatoon’s Bus Rapid Transit project, known as Link, are raising concerns from downtown business leaders who warn that reducing 1st Avenue to one lane each way and removing about 61 parking stalls could hurt access to shops and restaurants. Our next guests are presenting these concerns to the…
Saskatoon’s Link Project: Transit Progress or Business Concern?
Plans for Saskatoon’s Bus Rapid Transit project, known as Link, are raising concerns from downtown business leaders who warn that reducing 1st Avenue to one lane each way and removing about 61 parking stalls could hurt access to shops and restaurants. Our next guests are presenting these concerns to the…
Inside the Legislature: A Conversation on Decorum
Saskatchewan Ministers have been given a warning from the House Speaker about increased heckling, interruptions and even name-calling. To help us understand the rules of the legislature and whether stricter rules should be put in place is Minister Tim McLeod, House Leader.
U.S.–Israel vs. Iran: Countdown to a Ceasefire?
The U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran is now in its fifth week, with ongoing strikes on military targets as Donald Trump says U.S. operations could wrap up within weeks. Iran has rejected ceasefire proposals, and concerns are growing about oil prices and wider economic fallout. To talk about where this war…
Spring Break Burnout: Why Time Off Isn’t Working
Spring break is here! But is it really a break? It's supposed to be a time to recharge, but between travel, family logistics, endless emails and heavy news, it can be truly hard to unplug. Liane Davey, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author and organizational psychologist, joins the show to…